El Classico: Ramos Pleads With Fans

Following FC Barcelona’s 4-0 hammering of Real Madrid on Sunday in the first El Classico fixture of the Spanish La Liga season, Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos has pleaded with the club’s fans, asking for forgiveness and patience with the team.

The Spanish international also insisted the players are behind manager, Rafael Benitez, who was managing his first El Classico game.

Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, the 29-year old said: “Obviously we are standing firmly by the manager.

“In order to be successful you have to remain united, and that’s even more the case when things don’t go well.